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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,122.52, 45,684.99 and 21,026.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,122.52, 45,684.99 and 21,026.61 is: 29,001.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,122.52 : 45,684.99 = 21,026.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,122.52/45,684.99 = 21,026.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,122.52x = 45,684.99 × 21,026.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,122.52x = 960,600,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,600,467.58/33,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,001.43

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